Archive for May, 2007

This is a short adventure trip which allows one to commune with nature in 2 diversely varied surroundings.

Tucked away on the upper reaches of Sungei Bunut in the Miri Division is the Loagan (Lake) Bunut, which was gazetted as a National Park in 1991. Named by the local Berawan (one of the ethnic tribes of Sarawak) fishermen, Loagan Bunut houses Sarawak’s largest natural lake covering an area of 6,500 hectares of the 10,736 hectares of the National Park.

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SGD $2700 per rider, Single supplement SGD $440
Tour cost DOES NOT include International airfares and airport taxes.

Our Cambodia adventure is a fantastically varied cycle odyssey. Cambodia’s recent embittered history contrasts starkly with the grandeur of the Angkorian past. Our journey takes us the length of this unforgettable country to show you all of Cambodia: past and present.

Starting at a very sleepy Thai border that skirts the foothills of the Cardamon mountains we ride deep into the Khmer heartland to explore rural Cambodia. Discover the fading colonial outpost of Battambang and journey by boat across the Tonle Sap (Great Lake), which is the beating heart of agricultural Cambodia.

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Imagine exploring some of the grandest ancient sites in the world and doing it in a style and comfort reminiscent of a bygone era. South East Asia is home to amazing ancient sites such as Hue, Luang Prabang and of course Angkor Wat. Why limit yourself to only one of these beautiful places when you can explore all three.

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Ladakh may geographically be a part of India, but culturally and physically it is more like the Tibet and Central Asia of old. A remote borderland region in far northern India, Ladakh remains an unspoiled enclave of Tibetan Buddhism. For centuries, Silk Road caravans and faithful pilgrims passed through the mountain crossroads between India, Tibet and Chinese Turkestan, endowing Ladakh with a melting pot of artistic tradition.

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SGD $2880 per person, Single supplement SGD $456
Tour cost DOES NOT include International airfares and airport taxes.

This bicycle voyage of discovery starts in Kipling’s Mandalay on the imperious Irawaddy River and follows near empty roads on a journey through a truly incredible country.

Despite everything that is said about Burma, or Myanmar, we travel at ground level and **really see the country**. Riding through small villages, we stop at **local teashops** to meet the people, and even spend a night in a **monastery** as guests of the Buddhist monks.

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On this short cultural tour, we catch a glimpse of this beautiful Himalayan kingdom still holding onto her traditions and customs.

Guarded by towering mountains and covered with thick primeval forests, Bhutan will enchant you with her natural beauty and the spiritual generosity of her people will astound you. As you visit the country’s impressive dzongs (fortress-monasteries that are thriving centres of worship and culture) and meet the people, you’ll see how the past remains an integral part of the very vibrant present.

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The Paro Tshechu is the most popular religious festival drawing the largest number of tourists at a single time. The Tshechu offers the opportunity to see and mingle with the Bhutanese as they enjoy themselves in their finest attire after a year’s hard work on the farm.

The unraveling of one of the biggest Thanka (appliqué religious art) is the highlight of the Tshechu.

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SGD $2880 per person, Single Supplement SGD $456

China! Discover the dragon of Asia, and a country filled with mystery and adventure. China has some of the oldest and most intriguing traditions and cultures on the planet. Yunnan is no exception - hidden regions, cultural secrets and more await in this Yunnan Discovery bike tour.

Yunnan is located in the southwestern part of China, sharing the same border with Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

This location is noted for its fascinating history, vibrant capital city, beautiful landscapes, breathtaking sceneries, unbeaten trails, historical influences, ancient architecture and monuments, a diversified culture, and ethnic tribes with their colorful costumes and the sensation of serenity that engulfs the senses of every single visitor that sets foot in this part of China.

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Tour Cost SGD $5250 per rider, Single supplement SGD $675
Tour cost DOES NOT include International airfares and airport taxes.

Bhutan, known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is almost of fairytale quality. The country is unlike any other - completely extraordinary. It is engrossed in myths and hidden within a protective mountain chain from China and India.

“Druk Yul” or Land of the Thunder Dragon - named in 1907, by then King Wangchuck, from an auspicious occassion in 1189, when a mythical dragon thundered 3 times - and a teacher of Buddhism opened a monastery (Druk Ralung) and predicted his teachings would flourish to the extent the thunder was heard.

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10% OFF ALL 2007 Imaginative Traveller Volunteer trips booked in May!

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